Tim Halliday Livres

With over 7,000 known species, frogs display a stunning array of forms and behaviors. A single gram of the toxin produced by the skin of the golden poison dart frog can kill 100,000 people. Male Darwin frogs carry their tadpoles in their vocal sacs for sixty days before coughing them out into the world. The wood frogs of North America freeze every winter, reanimating in the spring from the glucose and urea that prevent cell collapse. "The Book of Frogs" commemorates the diversity and magnificence of all of these creatures, and many more. Six hundred of nature's most fascinating frog species are displayed, with each entry including a distribution map, sketches of the frogs, species identification, natural history, and conservation status. Life-size color photos show the frogs at their actual size--with the exception of the colossal seven-pound Goliath frog. Accessibly written by expert Tim Halliday and containing the most up-to-date information, "The Book of Frogs "will captivate both veteran researchers and amateur herpetologists. As frogs increasingly make headlines for their troubling worldwide decline, the importance of these fascinating creatures to their eco-systems remains underappreciated. "The Book of Frogs" brings readers face to face with six hundred astonishingly unique and irreplaceable species that display a diverse array of adaptations to habitats that are under threat of destruction throughout the world.

What obsesses Halliday in Losers Dream On is how to recognize reality without relinquishing the pleasure and creativity and courage of our dreaming. Halliday's poetry exploits the vast array of dictions, idioms, rhetorical maneuvers, and tones available to real-life speakers (including speakers talking to themselves).

Featuring over 600 color photographs, this pocket guide offers an in-depth look at more than 400 species of reptiles and amphibians. Authored by an expert herpetologist and a biology professor, it combines authoritative text with stunning visuals to facilitate quick and easy species identification. Ideal for enthusiasts and learners alike, this comprehensive handbook serves as an essential resource for understanding the diverse world of reptiles and amphibians.

This is a new edition of the clearest, most authoritative guide to reptiles and amphibians you will find. From the Tomato Frog to the Cornsnake, discover over 400 species of reptiles and amphibians from around the world. 600 incredible photos, annotations and detailed descriptions highlighting chief characteristics and distinguishing marks will help you to identify different species quickly and easily. It covers everything from anatomy and lifecycle to behavior and includes maps showing you the geographical distribution of each species. It is perfect for nature lovers and pocket-sized so you can take it anywhere.

This is an introductory text to the neurophysiology of the senses and communication. The study of the sensory systems of humans and other animals is closely linked to communication. Combining the two subject areas in one volume provides an integrated approach to the senses, drawing on both neuroanatomy and neurophysiology to provide a picture of the structure and function of the senses. Understanding how the sensations provided by receptors are perceived within the brain is well illustrated by the example of hearing and perception of speech in humans. Animal behaviour reminds us that our sensory view of the world is not the same as all other animals. Different species have different „windows“ on their world, giving each a partial view of the environment as a whole.

Přesný popis více než 400 druhů vám umožní rychle a jednoduše určit jednotlivá zvířata Odborně zpracovaná hesla, názorné fotografie a systematický přístup poskytují přesný popis hlavních poznávacích znaků jednotlivých druhů a podávají informace o jejich velikosti, potravě, prostředí, v němž žijí, rozmnožování a stavu populace Podrobný rejstřík, seznam českých názvů čeledí a slovníček užitečných odborných termínů slouží k rychlé a přesné orientaci