With over 13,600 entries, this dictionary is the most comprehensive reference work of its kind available today. It fulfills... More > the need for an entomology work that combines the concise presentation of a dictionary, a brief etymology for each term, and the inclusion of the general terms one would meet during an entomology course. Entomology is not studied in isolation, therefore the more common terms from the fields of Anatomy, Animal Behavior, Ecology, Embryology, Endocrinology, Evolution, Genetics, Physiology, Taxonomy and Zoogeography, as well as many terms covering sizes, shapes, colors, forms and textures have been included. There is comprehensive taxonomic coverage of every family and many species that are of particular interest. Appendices give a synopsis of the subphylum Hexapoda and an alphabetical list of the families. < Less

Have you ever wondered where scientific words and names come from? Why are honey bees known as ‘Apis mellifera’, why is... More > a daisy known as ‘Bellis perennis'? If you are curious about words you can use this book to find out exactly what ‘artiodactyl’ means, what an ‘ectoloph’ is and where you can find ‘Cantium’. There are over 12,800 entries, plus directions for using the word-roots, pronunciation rules, guidance for constructing scientific names and general principles of transliteration.
Additionally there are appendices listing the adjectival forms of geographical names; some common terms for animals, plants and structures, activities and habitats; shapes, sizes, colors, textures, patterns, numbers, quantity, direction and location, parts of the year and chemical elements.
This dictionary will be especially useful to students from many fields and particularly those from medical and biological backgrounds, as well as being a valuable addition to any reference collection. www.trw-books.com < Less

An easy, step-by-step, test guide for the IELTS test. Written by an active IELTS teacher and examiner. In this book you will... More > find out exactly what to do to get a great grade in the IELTS test. Explanations and demonstrations of recently discovered weaknesses and limitations in the IELTS test will allow you to exploit these ‘Achilles' heels’ to increase your score.
In this book you will be guided through each module and shown how to prepare to do exactly what the examiner wants. You will learn many things you won’t get taught on an IELTS course, on any IELTS course (except mine, of course ☺). This book is also available as hard copy, see here: http://www.lulu.com/content/230505 < Less

Welcome to the world of fractals, where everything is possible. Every shape you can think of and every arrangements of... More > shapes is here, from staid comforting, repeating patters to bizarre monstrosities. All depending on a few mathematical functions. This selection introduces the nature of 'nature' in all her glory.
An unusual gift idea for unusual people - these fascinating patterns will intrigue you hours, if not days; and each time you look you will see something different. < Less

Temples guarded by dragons, tigers and lions. Gods and demons paying their respects. The heady, enchanting smell of incense.... More > Images of temples and temple ceremonies from Penghu (aka Fisherman's Islands, Pescadores) - the group of Islands between Taiwan and China, and from Lugang on the west coast of Taiwan. A unique glimpse of a completely different way of life that will be a year-long pleasure in your home. Send one to your family and friends, colleagues and business friends. < Less

Stuck for a strange present? Here is just what the doctor ordered. A calendar of the bones, and a few soft bits, of the... More > human body.
Each month has a different section of the human skeleton, starting with the total body in January and progressing to the feet by September. The last three months cover the heart and principal muscles. Want to have a peek inside? look here: www.trw-books.com < Less

An easy, step-by-step, test guide for the IELTS test. Written by an active IELTS teacher and examiner. In this book you will... More > find out exactly what to do to get a great grade in the IELTS test. Explanations and demonstrations of recently discovered weaknesses and limitations in the IELTS test will allow you to exploit these ‘Achilles' heels’ to increase your score.
In this book you will be guided through each module and shown how to prepare to do exactly what the examiner wants. You will learn many things you won’t get taught on an IELTS course, on any IELTS course (except mine, of course ☺). This book is also available as an e-book. See here: http://www.lulu.com/content/231347 < Less

This reference work is the most comprehensive and up to date dictionary for invertebrate zoology currently available. The... More > 21,500 entries cover etymology, invertebrate anatomy, biology, reproduction and provide an extensive taxonomic coverage of the 36 invertebrate phyla down to the level of family, including numerous subfamilies and many species that are of particular interest.
Invertebrate zoology is not studied in isolation and thus the 704 pages contain many terms that one would normally come across from the related fields of Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Ecology, Earth History, Genetics, Paleontology, Physiology, Taxonomy and Zoogeography.
There is also a brief introduction to scientific Latin and Greek and an appendix giving an outline classification of the animal kingdom.
This dictionary is the standard reference for students and will also be invaluable for naturalists and all those with an interest in invertebrate zoology. For more details and previews see www.trw-books.com < Less

With over 14,700 entries, this dictionary is the most comprehensive reference work of its kind available today. It fulfills... More > the need for a zoological work that combines the concise presentation of a dictionary, a brief etymology for each term, and the inclusion of the general terms one would meet during a zoology course. Vertebrate zoology is not studied in isolation, therefore the more common terms from the fields of Anatomy, Animal Behavior, Biochemistry, Cell Structure and Function, Cytology, Earth History, Ecology, Embryology, Endocrinology, Evolution, Genetics, Palaeontology, Physiology, Taxonomy and Zoogeography have been included. There is comprehensive taxonomic coverage of every vertebrate family and many species that are of particular interest. Appendices give an outline classification of the animal kingdom and provide an overview of geological time.
This dictionary is the standard reference and will be invaluable to those with an interest in zoology. For more details see www.trw-books.com < Less

Arachnids are an extremely diverse and facsinating group of animals with over 100,000 known species in well over 700... More > families. With over 6,400 entries, this dictionary for arachnology is the most complete reference work of its kind available today and includes a comprehensive taxonomic coverage of the orders Acarina, Amblypygi, Araneae, Opiliones, Palpigradi, Pseudoscorpiones, Ricinulei, Schizomida, Scorpiones, Solifugae and Uropygi down to the level of family, including many species that are of particular interest. Appendices give a synopsis of the class Arachnida and an alphabetical list of all the families. Arachnology is not studied in isolation, therefore the more common terms from the fields of Anatomy, Animal Behavior, Ecology, Genetics, Taxonomy and Zoogeography, as well as many terms covering sizes, shapes, colors, forms and textures have been included. < Less