Stanley C Ball (15 results)

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Soft cover. Condition: Good. Softcover. Light green paper covers with black lettering to the front cover. Dated 1936 on title page and front cover. Pages 354-378, followed by 2 pages of plates of black and white photographs. Good condition. Binding strong. Covers toned. Pages lightly toned and foxed, but free of marks or writing. Pages remain uncut. Overall good condition. A publication of the Transactions of The Connecticut Academy of Arts and Sciences, Volume 32. This book is from the collection of Thomas Lovejoy. Dr. Lovejoy was an influential ecologist, field biologist, and activist; former head of the Amazon Biodiversity Center, World Wildlife Fund, and advisor to the United Nations and Smithsonian Institution. He is credited with introducing the term 'biological diversity' to the mainstream environmental movement. In addition, he was a passionate collector of books on the natural world. He died in 2021 and we are very excited to present a selection of his books. Please browse the entire catalogue here on ABE or contact us for instructions on how to get to it. Thomas Lovejoy's name is not written in this book. It will come with a card stating provenance, with a picture of Lovejoy.…

hardcover. Condition: Good. No dust jacket. Good hardcover with some shelfwear; may have previous owner's name inside. Standard-sized.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. 1st edition, 1st printing ; in dark blue cloth cover ; details concerning every American city, with maps of the downtown areas ; FINE/VG. Book.

4to, hardback, 211pp. Ex library with stamp at free front endpaper, pocket at rear pastedown. Lightly bumped, mild wear. Contents clear and bright. Pictures available on request.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book investigates the migration patterns of birds in the Gaspà Peninsula, located in eastern Canada. The author, a professional ornithologist, focuses primarily on autumn migration and draws on data collected over six years, from 1940 to 1941 and then 1946 to 1951. The observations focus particularly on passerine birds, a diverse group that includes songbirds, and on thrushes. The book explores various aspects of bird migration, including the stimuli that trigger it, the routes the birds take, and the challenges they face during their journeys. The author carefully observes the behavior of different species, considering variables like weather, geography, and the influence of resident bird populations. The study also considers the role of the local landscape and geography in shaping the migration patterns observed in the area. One of the central themes of the book is the idea of radial migration, or the tendency of birds to disperse in different directions from a central point. The author explores this concept in relation to the Gaspà Peninsula and discusses how it influences the migratory paths of birds in the area. By examining the specific migration patterns of thrushes, the author gains insights into the broader phenomenon of bird migration and the factors that drive it. Ultimately, this book provides a wealth of information and insights into the fascinating world of bird migration in the Gaspà Peninsula. The author's detailed observations and analysis offer a valuable contribution to our understanding of the complexities of this natural phenomenon and the challenges that birds face during their remarkable journeys. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Binding firm, interior clean and unmarked. 121 pp. plus illustrations.

New Haven, 1952. VII,211 pp. Col. & b./w. ills. Hardcover.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 121 pages, 7 pages of plates : illustrations. Series: Bernice Pauahi Bishop Museum. Bulletin ; 108. Rebound in heavy card boards, with original paper wrappers laid down. Binding age-toned but sturdy, series and year printed in white on spine; bookplate removed from front pastedown, five-digit number at foot of contents page else contents moderately age-toned yet clean and attractive, color plates remain vibrant. 440 grams.…

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. First Edition. DATED, INSCRIBED and SIGNED by the AUTHOR on the flyleaf. 26 page, illustrated Bulletin 3 from the Peabody Museum. Name stamp and inked number on top front cover. DATED, INSCRIBED & SIGNED BY AUTHOR. Book.

Condition: Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. Pages: 48. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1934 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Language: English Pages: 48.…