Author: Le Zwarts
Publisher: BRILL
ISBN: 9004278125
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 564
Book Description
'Living on the Edge' examines the function of the Sahel region of Africa as an important wintering area for long-distance migrant birds. It describes the challenges the birds have to cope with – climate change, of course, and rapid man-made habitat changes related to deforestation, irrigation and reclamation of wetlands. How have all these changes affected the birds, and have birds adapted to these changes? Can we explain the changing numbers of breeding birds in Europe by changes in the Sahel, or vice versa? Winner of the BB/BTO Best Bird Book Award 2010 The Jury commented: "It is a tremendous book in every department. It marks a step-change in our knowledge of the ecology of this critically important region in the European-African migration system and of the many species (familiar to us on their breeding grounds) that winter there. The authors combine the latest scientific information with vivid descriptions of landscapes and animals. Their book is richly illustrated with large numbers of drawings, maps and photographs by acclaimed experts. The wealth of coloured graphics has been particularly well thought out and encourages readers to delve into the figures and learn more about the region, rather than having the (all-too-common) opposite effect. Summing up, the jury praises not just the high quality of the texts, the information and the illustrations, but also the sheer pleasure of reading the book: "One of the key attributes of a good book is to be able to grip the reader's attention and transport him or her to another place. We feel confident that [Living on the edge] will have that effect."
Les ailes du Sahel
Author: Le Zwarts
Publisher: BRILL
ISBN: 9004278125
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 564
Book Description
'Living on the Edge' examines the function of the Sahel region of Africa as an important wintering area for long-distance migrant birds. It describes the challenges the birds have to cope with – climate change, of course, and rapid man-made habitat changes related to deforestation, irrigation and reclamation of wetlands. How have all these changes affected the birds, and have birds adapted to these changes? Can we explain the changing numbers of breeding birds in Europe by changes in the Sahel, or vice versa? Winner of the BB/BTO Best Bird Book Award 2010 The Jury commented: "It is a tremendous book in every department. It marks a step-change in our knowledge of the ecology of this critically important region in the European-African migration system and of the many species (familiar to us on their breeding grounds) that winter there. The authors combine the latest scientific information with vivid descriptions of landscapes and animals. Their book is richly illustrated with large numbers of drawings, maps and photographs by acclaimed experts. The wealth of coloured graphics has been particularly well thought out and encourages readers to delve into the figures and learn more about the region, rather than having the (all-too-common) opposite effect. Summing up, the jury praises not just the high quality of the texts, the information and the illustrations, but also the sheer pleasure of reading the book: "One of the key attributes of a good book is to be able to grip the reader's attention and transport him or her to another place. We feel confident that [Living on the edge] will have that effect."
Publisher: BRILL
ISBN: 9004278125
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 564
Book Description
'Living on the Edge' examines the function of the Sahel region of Africa as an important wintering area for long-distance migrant birds. It describes the challenges the birds have to cope with – climate change, of course, and rapid man-made habitat changes related to deforestation, irrigation and reclamation of wetlands. How have all these changes affected the birds, and have birds adapted to these changes? Can we explain the changing numbers of breeding birds in Europe by changes in the Sahel, or vice versa? Winner of the BB/BTO Best Bird Book Award 2010 The Jury commented: "It is a tremendous book in every department. It marks a step-change in our knowledge of the ecology of this critically important region in the European-African migration system and of the many species (familiar to us on their breeding grounds) that winter there. The authors combine the latest scientific information with vivid descriptions of landscapes and animals. Their book is richly illustrated with large numbers of drawings, maps and photographs by acclaimed experts. The wealth of coloured graphics has been particularly well thought out and encourages readers to delve into the figures and learn more about the region, rather than having the (all-too-common) opposite effect. Summing up, the jury praises not just the high quality of the texts, the information and the illustrations, but also the sheer pleasure of reading the book: "One of the key attributes of a good book is to be able to grip the reader's attention and transport him or her to another place. We feel confident that [Living on the edge] will have that effect."
Management Strategies for Inland Fisheries in the Sahel
Author: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Publisher: Food & Agriculture Org.
ISBN: 9789250030647
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : fr
Pages : 164
Book Description
Publisher: Food & Agriculture Org.
ISBN: 9789250030647
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : fr
Pages : 164
Book Description
Journées d'études sur la protection des végétaux dans le Sahel
Author: Institut du Sahel
Publisher: John Libbey Eurotext
ISBN: 9782742000340
Category : Vegetables
Languages : fr
Pages : 228
Book Description
Publisher: John Libbey Eurotext
ISBN: 9782742000340
Category : Vegetables
Languages : fr
Pages : 228
Book Description
Marie Marvingt, Fiancee of Danger
Author: Rosalie Maggio
Publisher: McFarland
ISBN: 1476675503
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 311
Book Description
Marie Marvingt (1875-1963) set the world's first women's aviation records, won the only gold medal for outstanding performance in all sports, invented the airplane ambulance, was the first female bomber pilot in history, fought in World War I disguised as a man, took part in the Resistance of World War II, was the first to survive crossing the English Channel in a balloon, worked all her life as a journalist, spent years in North Africa and invented metal skis. Her life story was so unusually rich in exploits and accomplishments that some dismissed it as a hoax. This biography explores the life of "the most incredible woman since Joan of Arc" and investigates the reasons she has been forgotten. Known as the "fiancee of danger," she was the model for the silent film series The Perils of Pauline.
Publisher: McFarland
ISBN: 1476675503
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 311
Book Description
Marie Marvingt (1875-1963) set the world's first women's aviation records, won the only gold medal for outstanding performance in all sports, invented the airplane ambulance, was the first female bomber pilot in history, fought in World War I disguised as a man, took part in the Resistance of World War II, was the first to survive crossing the English Channel in a balloon, worked all her life as a journalist, spent years in North Africa and invented metal skis. Her life story was so unusually rich in exploits and accomplishments that some dismissed it as a hoax. This biography explores the life of "the most incredible woman since Joan of Arc" and investigates the reasons she has been forgotten. Known as the "fiancee of danger," she was the model for the silent film series The Perils of Pauline.
Femmes du Sahel, Tchad-Soudan
Author:
Publisher: Sepia
ISBN:
Category : Women
Languages : fr
Pages : 88
Book Description
Publisher: Sepia
ISBN:
Category : Women
Languages : fr
Pages : 88
Book Description
Bulletin de la Société D'histoire Naturelle de L'Afrique Du Nord
Author: Société d'histoire naturelle de l'Afrique du Nord
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Natural history
Languages : fr
Pages : 708
Book Description
"Bulletin bibliographique" included in most of the volumes, 1909-19.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Natural history
Languages : fr
Pages : 708
Book Description
"Bulletin bibliographique" included in most of the volumes, 1909-19.
Shorebirds
Author: Jan van de Kam
Publisher: BRILL
ISBN: 9004277994
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 368
Book Description
Shorebirds are the most visible inhabitants of coastal wetlands worldwide. Many undertake spectacularly long flights between their wintering and breeding grounds, embodying the miracle of long-distance migration in a profound way. In this illustrated behavioural ecology the migration, feeding and breeding of these birds are explained in a comprehensive but simple and visually stunning form. The core of the book is based on studies of shorebirds and other waterbirds (such as ducks, geese and gulls) that migrate along the East Atlantic Flyway. The emphasis is on those using the Dutch, German and Danish Wadden Sea; examples from the rest of the world are also included. The authors are experts in the fields of bird migration, shorebird behaviour and intertidal ecology, and have contributed much to our current understanding of these subjects. The 300 magnificent portraits of waterbirds in action were taken by Jan van de Kam, one of The Netherlands' foremost wildlife photographers.
Publisher: BRILL
ISBN: 9004277994
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 368
Book Description
Shorebirds are the most visible inhabitants of coastal wetlands worldwide. Many undertake spectacularly long flights between their wintering and breeding grounds, embodying the miracle of long-distance migration in a profound way. In this illustrated behavioural ecology the migration, feeding and breeding of these birds are explained in a comprehensive but simple and visually stunning form. The core of the book is based on studies of shorebirds and other waterbirds (such as ducks, geese and gulls) that migrate along the East Atlantic Flyway. The emphasis is on those using the Dutch, German and Danish Wadden Sea; examples from the rest of the world are also included. The authors are experts in the fields of bird migration, shorebird behaviour and intertidal ecology, and have contributed much to our current understanding of these subjects. The 300 magnificent portraits of waterbirds in action were taken by Jan van de Kam, one of The Netherlands' foremost wildlife photographers.
Elements for a bibliography of the Sahel drought. Updating
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Droughts
Languages : fr
Pages : 574
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Droughts
Languages : fr
Pages : 574
Book Description
Mededelingen van de Faculteit Landbouwwetenschappen, Rijksuniversiteit Gent
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Agriculture
Languages : en
Pages : 736
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Agriculture
Languages : en
Pages : 736
Book Description
North African historical review
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Africa, North
Languages : ar
Pages : 626
Book Description
Epoque moderne et contemporaine.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Africa, North
Languages : ar
Pages : 626
Book Description
Epoque moderne et contemporaine.