cheap books on Natural History
- Thread starter Chlidonias
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6000+ discounted natural history books from NHBS, sale ending Tuesday:
NHBS | Backlist Bargains
NHBS | Backlist Bargains
Stupidly I decided to look. £72 later (around $140 AUD) I received my three books and catalogue yesterday.
Damn you Chlidonias!!!
Hix
So did I! And I managed to spend over £80 on Ungulate taxonomy and Birding in Poland, not even in the sale!
Luckily, many years ago, my parents agreed to pay 50% for educational books. Boy was that a bad move on their part
if I ever manage to save up enough for half of HBW they will certainly regret that.
An Introduction to Zoo Biology and Management;
The Fishes of the Pitcairn Islands (not on sale, but I bought it anyway);
Where to Watch Birds in Costa Rica.
And their catalogue - 227 pages!
Andrew Isles is having a sale with remaindered Surrey-Beatty publications. Of course, I had to buy several of these as well!
http://www.andrewisles.com/assets/Uploads/Catalogues/AndrewIslesBargainInsertAutumn2015web.pdf
Hix
NHBS has another sale, up to 75% off selected books.
This one will interest several members: Kakapo: Rescued from the Brink of Extinction - 1877517275 9781877517273: NHBS: Alison Ballance
This one will interest several members: Kakapo: Rescued from the Brink of Extinction - 1877517275 9781877517273: NHBS: Alison Ballance
I also have the Kakpo book, but I'm keen to get this one when it's published in six months:
The Biology and Ecology of Parrotfishes - 1482224011 9781482224016: NHBS: Andrew Scott Hoey, David Roy Bellwood, Roberta Martini Bonaldo
Hix
The Biology and Ecology of Parrotfishes - 1482224011 9781482224016: NHBS: Andrew Scott Hoey, David Roy Bellwood, Roberta Martini Bonaldo
Hix
it's been a few months since this thread got a bump:
Natural History Books ? Quality Books at Reduced Prices ? Postscript
Natural History Books ? Quality Books at Reduced Prices ? Postscript
another backlist selection on sale at NHBS, running until March: NHBS | Backlist Bargains
Why is it that whenever I click on this thread, I end up poorer?
I think I got quite a good deal on Birds of Kenya and Northern Tanzania though.
I think I got quite a good deal on Birds of Kenya and Northern Tanzania though.
If you have to take just one bird book back to Africa you're better off with Stevenson & Fanshawe's "Birds of East Africa", IMO.
Hix
If you have to take just one bird book back to Africa you're better off with Stevenson & Fanshawe's "Birds of East Africa", IMO.
Hix
I actually have that book as an app which is quite good I think as it has sound recordings that you can play (and it of course means you don't have to carry a physical book).
time to make Zoochatters spend some more money I think
Thousands of books at reduced prices until the end of March. Some great books in here.
NHBS | Backlist Bargains
Thousands of books at reduced prices until the end of March. Some great books in here.
NHBS | Backlist Bargains
and you might need to be quick if you want any of these few at less than three pounds.
http://www.psbooks.co.uk/products/science-nature/natural-history/?sale=1
http://www.psbooks.co.uk/products/science-nature/natural-history/?sale=1
Do you guys think this is a good field guide for Australia? Birds of Australia: Ken Simpson, Nicolas Day, Peter Trusler: NHBS
It's £10 off and not too expensive so I thought it looked like quite a good deal.
I've ordered this book too Pigeons and Doves: A Guide to the Pigeons and Doves of the World: David Gibbs, Eustace Barnes and John Cox: NHBS since £27 off seemed quite good.
It's £10 off and not too expensive so I thought it looked like quite a good deal.
I've ordered this book too Pigeons and Doves: A Guide to the Pigeons and Doves of the World: David Gibbs, Eustace Barnes and John Cox: NHBS since £27 off seemed quite good.
there are four main field guides for Australia and all of them are very good. Every Australasian birder has a personal preference for one or other but they are all equally worth having (I have all four, but use the Slater one when I go to Australia just because it is the smallest).
There's a thread on Birdforum discussing the pros and cons of each (it's a sticky in the country sections).