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Condition: New. Idioma/Language: Catalán. Aquesta obra és una plasmació completa de les teories individualistes del modernisme, que plantegen un problema dabast universal: el de la llibertat humana enfront del determinisme de lambient. La novel la presenta una vida, des que comença fins que sacaba, entesa com a lluita per escapar al destí imposat des de fora: la voluntat i la llibertat contra les coaccions socials i el determinisme de la natura. *** Nota: Los envíos a España peninsular, Baleares y Canarias se realizan a través de mensajería urgente. No aceptamos pedidos con destino a Ceuta y Melilla. …

Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Former library copy. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. …

hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Very Good burgundy cloth boards with gilt lettering along spine. Binding and hinges tight and square; Contents clean and unmarked. VG dust jacket not price clipped; light rubbing along edges. 759 pp. Index.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. del Hoyo, J., Elliott, A. & Sargatal, J. eds. (2001). Handbook of the Birds of the World. Volume 6. Mousebirds to Hornbills. Lynx Editions, Barcelona. Minor scuffing or residue to dust jacked with no transfer through to book boards. Small tear to upper edge of rear dust jacket. Adhesive residue to rear of dust jacket. Otherwise excellent condition. Please see photos for additional information on condition and feel free to ask any questions. …

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. del Hoyo, J., Elliott, A. & Sargatal, J. eds. (1996). Handbook of the Birds of the World. Volume 3. Hoatzin to Auks. Lynx Edicions, Barcelona. Excellent condition. Please see photos for additional information on condition and feel free to ask any questions.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. del Hoyo, J., Elliott, A. & Sargatal, J. eds. (1992). Handbook of the Birds of the World. Volume 1. Ostrich to Ducks. Lynx Edicions, Barcelona. Minor scuffing to dust jacked with no transfer through to book boards. Bump to front bottom corner. Adhesive residue to rear of dust jacket. Otherwise excellent condition. Please see photos for additional information on condition and feel free to ask any questions.…

Condition: New. El tercer volumen del "Handbook of the Birds of the World", Hoatzin to Auks, abarca 30 familias de aves, destacando tanto especies únicas como grupos más amplios.Entre las familias singulares, encontramos aves como el Hoazín, el Carrao y la Tigana de Sudamérica, el Dromas del Oriente Medio, el Picoibis de Asia Central, así como las especies amenazadas como el Kagú de Nueva Caledonia y el Llanero de Australia.Este volumen también explora aves forestales como los raros Mesitos de Madagascar y los Trompeteros de Sudamérica, junto con especies de ambientes abiertos como los Torillos, Chuñas, Avutardas, Sisones, Alcaravanes y Agachonas.Sin embargo, la mayor parte del contenido se centra en las familias acuáticas. Los Rálidos (133 especies), Limícolas (153 especies), Págalos (7 especies), Gaviotas (51 especies), Charranes (44 especies) y Álcidos (22 especies) son meticulosamente descritos, proporcionando una visión completa y detallada de estas fascinantes aves.Este libro es una herramienta indispensable para ornitólogos, amantes de la naturaleza y cualquier persona interesada en la biodiversidad de las aves acuáticas y terrestres alrededor del mundo.Con la colaboración de 34 expertos de 13 países.Prólogo de Robert Bateman sobre arte y naturaleza.Incluye más de 8000 referencias bibliográficas.…

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. Very lightly used. Very crisp, clean and bright inside and out including DJ. This is an account of the world of birds, and this volume is 1st of 12. The introductory chapter is illustrated with detailed plates to complement the text, and deals with such diverse aspects as evolutionary history, anatomy, physiology, migration, and systematics. Each chapter covers a different family, headed by a summary box. Photographs illustrate more unusual features, such as courtship behaviour, thermoregulation or feeding techniques. Each chapter is subdivided into sections: systematics; morphological aspects; habitat; general habits; voice; food and feeding; breeding; movements; relationship with man; status and conservation; and a general bibliography. The species account lists names in French, German and Spanish, in addition to scientific and English names. Each species features: its own distribution map indicating resident, breeding and non-breeding ranges; its official status, according to BirdLife International; and the threats facing each species. Please note this package weighs over 3kg and may require an extra postage charge for our overseas customers. We will inform you of the extra charge via ABE once you have placed you order, then you have the option of confirming or rejecting it before any payment is taken. Jutglar, F. et al. (illustrator).…

Condition: New. 17 vols, col plates, col photos, maps. 310x240mm. HB. NEW. . The Handbook of the Birds of the World Series illustrates and describes in detail every species of bird in the world. The series comprises 16 volumes plus a Special volume that complements them. This Special Volume includes the new species described since the publication of their respective volumes, a practical global index and much more!The set comprises the 16 HBW available volumes and the Special Volume:Volume 1: Ostrich to DucksVolume 2: New World Vultures to GuineafowlVolume 3: Hoatzin to AuksVolume 4: Sandgrouse to CuckoosVolume 5: Barn Owls to HummingbirdsVolume 6: Mousebirds to HornbillsVolume 7: Jacamars to WoodpeckersVolume 8: Broadbills to TapaculosVolume 9: Cotingas to Pipits and WagtailsVolume 10: Cuckoo-shrikes to ThrushesVolume 11: Old World Flycatchers to Old World WarblersVolume 12: Picathartes to Tits and ChickadeesVolume 13: Penduline-tits to ShrikesVolume 14: Bush-shrikes to Old World SparrowsVolume 15: Weavers to New World WarblersVolume 16: Tanagers to New World BlackbirdsSpecial Volume: New Species and Global Index.…

Volume 5 of the Handbook of the Birds of the World covers 10 families, including barn-owls, nightjars, swifts, and hummingbirds. With 76 color plates, 406 photographs, 758 distribution maps, and nearly 8,000 bibliographical references, this volume delves into some of the most widespread and rare bird species. Barcelona. Lynx Edicions. 759 pp., 76 plates with color illustrations, 406 color photos, 758 color distribution maps, hardback folio [24.5 x 31.7 cm] [with dust jacket].…

Barcelona. Lynx Edicions. 638 pp., 60 plates with color illustrations, 302 color photos, 590 color distribution maps, hardback folio [24.5 x 31.7 cm] [with dust jacket].

Volume 7 presents the orders Galbuliformes and Piciformes. Families covered include Galbulidae (Jacamars), Bucconidae (Puffbirds), Capitonidae (Barbets), Ramphastidae (Toucans), Indicatoridae (Honeyguides), and Picidae (Woodpeckers). A foreword on extinct birds is included. Barcelona. Lynx Edicions. 589 pp., 45 plates with color illustrations, 385 color photos, 270 color distribution maps, 11 illustrations and tables, hardback folio [24.5 x 31.7 cm] [with dust jacket]. …

Volume 1, Ostrich to Ducks, is the first volume of this landmark series, covering 27 bird families, including ostriches, penguins, albatrosses, and ducks. It features over 50 bird plates, 382 photos, and 568 distribution maps, alongside comprehensive information on each species? systematics, morphology, habitat, and behavior. Barcelona. Lynx Edicions. 696 pp., 50 color plates depicting all species and distinctive subspecies, 14 anatomical color plates, 382 color photos, 568 color distribution maps, hardback folio [24.5 x 31.7 cm] [with dust jacket]. …

Volume 6 covers the Order Coliformes - Family Coliidae (Mousebirds); Order Trogoniformes - Family Trogonidae (Trogons); and Order Coraciiformes families Alcedinidae (Kingfishers), Todidae (Todies), Momotidae (Motmots). Meropidae (Bee-eaters), Coraciidae (Rollers), Brachypteraciidae (Ground-rollers), Leptosomidae (Cuckoo-rollers), Upupidae (Hoopoes), Phoeniculidae (Wood-hoopoes), and Bucerotidae (Hornbills). It contains a foreword on avian bioacoustics. Barcelona. Lynx Edicions. 589 pp., 45 plates with color illustrations, 385 color photos, 270 color distribution maps, 11 illustrations and tables, hardback folio [24.5 x 31.7 cm] [with dust jacket]. …

This volume in the incredible work covers 30 families (including cranes, bustards, rails, gulls, terns and waders), and is one of the larger ones of the whole series. The authors include 35 experts from eleven countries. This volume has a foreword on art and nature. Order OPISTHOCOMIFORMES Family Opisthocomidae (Hoatzin) B.T. Thomas Order GRUIFORMES Family Mesithornithidae (Mesites) M.I. Evans, A.F.A. Hawkins & J.W. Duckworth Family Turnicidae (Buttonquails) S.J.S. Debus Family Gruidae (Cranes) G.W. Archibald & C.D. Meine Family Aramidae (Limpkin) D.C. Bryan Family Psophiidae (Trumpeters) P.T. Sherman Family Rallidae (Rails, Gallinules and Coots) P.B. Taylor Family Heliornithidae (Finfoots) B.C.R. Bertram Family Rhynochetidae (Kagu) G.R. Hunt Family Eurypygidae (Sunbittern) B.T. Thomas Family Cariamidae (Seriemas) L.P. Gonzaga Family Otididae (Bustards) N.J. Collar Order CHARADRIIFORMES Family Jacanidae (Jacanas) D.A. Jenni Family Rostratulidae (Painted Snipes) G.M. Kirwan Family Dromadidae (Crab Plover) M.R.W. Rands Family Haematopodidae (Oystercatchers) P.A.R. Hockey Family Ibidorhynchidae (Ibisbill) A.J. Knystautas Family Recurvirostridae (Stilts and Avocets) R.J. Pierce Family Burhinidae (Thick-knees) R.A. Hume Family Glareolidae (Coursers and Pratincoles) G.L. Maclean Family Charadriidae (Plovers) T. Piersma & P. Wiersma Family Scolopacidae (Sandpipers, Snipes and Phalaropes) T. Piersma, J. van Gils & P. Wiersma Family Pedionomidae (Plains-wanderer) D.J. Baker-Gabb Family Thinocoridae (Seedsnipes) J. Fjelds? Family Chionidae (Sheathbills) A.E. Burger Family Stercorariidae (Skuas) R.W. Furness Family Laridae (Gulls) J. Burger & M. Gochfeld Family Sternidae (Terns) M. Gochfeld & J. Burger Family Rhynchopidae (Skimmers) R.L. Zusi Family Alcidae (Auks) D.N. Nettleship Barcelona. Lynx Edicions. 821 pp., 60 plates with color illustrations, 384 color photos, 577 color distribution maps, hardback folio [24.5 x 31.7 cm] [with dust jacket].…

Volume 4 deals with four orders and contains a foreword on species concepts and species limits in ornithology. Order PTEROCLIFORMES Family Pteroclidae (Sandgrouse) E. de Juana Order COLUMBIFORMES Family Columbidae (Pigeons and Doves) L.F. Baptista, P.W. Trail & H.M. Horblit Order PSITTACIFORMES Family Cacatuidae (Cockatoos) I. Rowley Family Psittacidae (Parrots) N.J. Collar Order CUCULIFORMES Barcelona. Lynx Edicions. 679 pp., 70 plates with color illustrations, 236 color photos, 837 color distribution maps, 13 illustrations and tables, hardback folio [24.5 x 31.7 cm] [with dust jacket].…