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A wide-ranging, thorough account of the spider, a creature with a rich symbolic presence in the human imagination, this book analyses the spider in art, literature, horror stories, science fiction and film and also looks at arachnophobia, and the psychological association of the spider with dominant women or mothers.

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(Hardback)

Get 'under the bonnet' and discover the engineering miracles embodied in flies.

(Hardback)

(Hardback)

(Hardback)

Enter a hidden world of snail killers, silly names and crazy sex lives in The Secret Life of Flies.

(Paperback)

An enlightening and entertaining guide to the natural and cultural history of the wasp.

(Paperback)

A Naturalist's Guide to the Insects of India is a photographic introduction to 280 insect species commonly seen in India, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka

(Paperback)

In addition to identifying all the species of bees in New Zealand, this revision presents a key, drawings and colour photographs for each species that will allow specimens to be identified.

(Hardback)

This little book considers the diversity and biology of bees, including their peculiar socio-sexual arrangement (pity the poor drone), their quirky relationships with flowers, and their startling mental abilities what are we to make of insects that communicate through symbolic dance

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(Hardback)

Koch captures the spirit and beauty of metamorphosis in this gift book in which the illustrations, each rendered in her unique style of watercolor painting, are paired with words of wisdom about embracing change, transforming with courage, and living life to the fullest--all from a butterfly's point of view.

(Paperback, 2nd edition)

(Hardback, 2nd edition)

(Hardback)

For the first time ever, a DVD featuring exclusive video and audio material accompanies the latest New Naturalist volume, a multimedia first for the series.

(Hardback)

An illustrated reference guide to identifying all types of spiders. The general features of each family are also described, with information on courtship, hunting and web-making behaviour. A key to spiders' webs is also included in the introduction.

(Hardback, 2nd Revised edition)

Spiders colonised the Earth long before Gondwanaland began to drift into separate continents. New Zealand spiders have links with spiders world-wide. This book is the guide to these remarkable creatures. It explores the anatomy, physiology, behaviour and ecology of both native and introduced spiders. It is aimed at scientist and layperson.

(Hardback)

Humans and bees have enjoyed a close relationship for millennia, and the entries in this book reflect at least two thousand years of fascination with the world's favourite insect. Packed full of science, history, folklore and quotes - all about the bee.

(Paperback)

With more than 100 different families and 40,000 individual species, spiders are among the successful creatures on Earth. This title reveals the intriguing behaviors of these complex creatures, from their extraordinary web-spinning skills and hunting strategies to their courtship displays and devoted care for their young.

(Hardback)

Introduces ants, describing their life cycle, complex behavior, adaptations, life in colonies, communication skills, and problem-solving abilites, with close-up photography of over thirty species.

Science, nature, and adventure come together in Sara Dykman's riveting account of her solo bike trip along the 10,201 mile-long migratory path of the monarch butterfly.

(Paperback)

This guidebook to raising butterflies and creating a butterfly habitat features instructions of do-it-yourself projects, easy-to-follow charts, and color photos of 40 favorite North American butterflies. Illustrations.

(Hardback)