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New and Forthcoming Books - January 2025
We are pleased to start the new year with a newsletter highlighting a selection of recent and forthcoming books on entomology and other natural history. Of special note are:
* The Butterflies of London, an important new atlas of the current distribution of butterflies in an urban environment.
* Tiger Beetles of Orient: Geographical Guide to the family Cicindelidae Vol. 1, A fine illustrated guide to 270 species/subspecies from the Oriental region.
* Orchids of Europe, North Africa and the Middle East, with over 4,000 photographs, a remarkable work.
Expected shortly is Richard Lewington's new Pocket Guide to British Spiders, featuring 130 of the most common British species. Place your order now to receive a copy as soon as we receive stock.
With best wishes to all our customers for 2025
Ian and Julie Johnson and all the team at Pemberley Books.
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by William, L.
Cat No. : 60975, Published : 2024, Illustrations : col photos
Hardback £29.95
London, at first glance, may not appear an obvious home for butterflies. This book, based on a London-wide survey, illustrates the range of habitats within the UK’s capital city, the butterflies that (more)
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by Skinner, G.J.; Jarman, A.P.
Cat No. : 54369, Published : 2025, Illustrations : col illus
Paperback £30.00
2nd revised edition. This edition of Ants covers the general biology and ecology of species occurring in Britain and Ireland, including the Channel Islands. The book presents photographs and (more)
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by Johansson, N.
Cat No. : 61023, Published : 2024, Illustrations : col plates
Hardback £39.95
Text English. Lissonota is one of the largest genera of parasitic wasps in Europe, with an estimated number of species approaching 200. They parasitize various butterflies whose larvae live (more)
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by Strunc, V.; Klícha, M.
Cat No. : 61066, Published : 2025, Illustrations : col photos
Hardback £105.00
This unique pictorial guide aims to introduce these amazing predators of the insect world to all nature lovers. This book is the first in a series of books on tiger beetles organized by zoo area. It (more)
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by Whelan, P.
Cat No. : 60608, Published : NOV 2024, Illustrations : 6000 col photos, b/w photos, col + b/w illus, col distribution maps
£75.00
2 volumes. A comprehensive guide to lichens and lichenology. Vol. I: Biology & Ecology, Crustose & Cladonia descriptions. Vol. II: Foliose, Fruticose, Filamentous, Squamulose & (more)
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by Kreutz, C.A.J.
Cat No. : 55872, Published : 2024, Illustrations : c. 4000 col photos + illus
Hardback £42.50
This guide presents the first comprehensive overview of all named orchid taxa from Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East. Nomenclature, type information, a description, and notes on etymology, (more)
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by Hugonnot, V.; Chavoutier, L.
Cat No. : 61675, Published : 2024, Illustrations : 2200 photos
Hardback £72.00
Text French. This work is the second volume in an encyclopedic series dealing with the bryophytes of France. It is devoted to Pleurocarps and Sphagnales. Each of the 285 species is the subject of (more)
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by Lack, H.W.; Compton, J.A.; Callmander, M.W.
Cat No. : 61673, Published : 2024, Illustrations : 176 col photos + col & b/w illus
Paperback £49.50
This work provides the first comprehensive biography of the three Redouté brothers, Antoine-Ferdinand, Pierre-Joseph and Henri-Joseph. Originating from humble origins in the Ardennes, they all took (more)
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by Daum, A.W.
Cat No. : 61576, Published : 2025, Illustrations : 10 b/w illus, 4 maps.
Hardback £15.00
£20.00 (Save £5.00)
Translated by Robert Savage. An engaging account of the life and work of the legendary polymath Alexander von Humboldt In this lucid biography, Andreas Daum offers a succinct and novel (more)
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by Wood, L.
Cat No. : 60640, Published : 2025, Illustrations : 400+ col photos
Paperback £16.00
£20.00 (Save £4.00)
2nd edition. A practical and fascinating guidebook covering the fishes, invertebrates and other marine life of the North Sea and English Channel. Visitors to the North Sea are astonished at the (more)
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by Leraut, G.; Chatenet, G. du
Cat No. : 60928, Published : 2024, Illustrations : 26 col plates, distribution maps
Hardback £74.00
Text English. This volume covers a portion of the suborder Polyphaga and acts as an identification guide to more than 600 species of European beetles, the majority illustrated in colour. Families (more)
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by Buchner, P.; Corley. M.
Cat No. : 61233, Published : 2024, Illustrations : 30 col plates, b/w figs
Hardback £110.00
Depressariidae is the tenth volume in this series, providing descriptions and illustrations which will enable identification of all 192 species. For preparation more than 10000 specimens have been (more)
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by Clark, G.; Clark, K.A.
Cat No. : 61416, Published : 2025, Illustrations : 280 col photos, 1 b/w photos
Paperback £42.95
How often do we pass by moths under a porch light or fluttering under a streetlamp without giving them a second glance? Yet moths, far more plentiful than butterflies, with their intricate patterns (more)
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by Knox, C.
Cat No. : 60611, Published : 2024, Illustrations : 450 col photos
Paperback £12.99
An easy-to-use introductory identification guide to 361 species of butterfly and moth found in Aotearoa New Zealand High-quality photographs from the author and the regions' top nature photographers (more)
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by Racheli, T.; Bozano, G.C.
Cat No. : 60934, Published : 2024, Illustrations : col illus, maps
Paperback £32.00
This is the second and final part of genus Papilio. (more)
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by Bernaud, D.
Cat No. : 61357, Published : 2024, Illustrations : col photos
Paperback £8.50
Acraea inventory of Guinea (Lepidoptera, Nymphalidae) [Guinea-Conakry]. (more)
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by Yoshida, A.
Cat No. : 61284, Published : 2025, Illustrations : 250 col illus, 30 b/w illus
Hardback £119.99
This book explores the various functions of butterfly and moth wings. Lepidoptera wings are covered with variously coloured scales and exhibit a wide variety of colour patterns, with some functioning (more)
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by Zahradník, P.; Háva, J.
Cat No. : 60632, Published : NOV 2024
Hardback £115.00
The present World Catalogue of the family Bostrichidae (Coleoptera, Bostrichiformia) includes all taxa described up to 31 December 2023 and contains a complete list of subfamilies, (more)
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by Drukker, D.
Cat No. : 61313, Published : 2024, Illustrations : col figs
Paperback £21.50
Text Dutch. Illustrated key to the mayflies (Ephemeroptera) of Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxemburg. (more)
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by Kratzer, C.A.
Cat No. : 61003, Published : 2024, Illustrations : 400 col illus
Paperback £34.95
With over 500 pages and 400 full-colour illustrations, The Cicadas of North America is the world's first complete illustrated field guide to all known species of cicadas from the boreal shield (more)
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by de Juana, E.; Varela, J.
Cat No. : 60820, Published : 2025, Illustrations : 1000+ col illus, 300+ distribution maps
Paperback £29.99
2nd edition. Text English. This second edition is based on the thoroughly revised and updated fourth edition of Aves de España, the popular field guide to the identification of the birds of Spain, (more)
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by Fogden, M.; Fogden, P.
Cat No. : 60639, Published : 2025, Illustrations : col photos
Paperback £13.99
£16.99 (Save £3.00)
The definitive photographic guide to the astounding avifauna of Costa Rica. Birdwatching in Costa Rica is one of the world's great nature experiences, with 850 species on its national list. A place (more)
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by Sale, R.; Watson, S.
Cat No. : 61562, Published : 2024, Illustrations : col + b/w photos, col + b/w illus
Hardback £60.00
2nd edition. This comprehensive book on this most iconic bird of prey showcases innovative research and groundbreaking data that is revealing new aspects of their lives. The second edition is updated (more)
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by Bautista, J.; Ellis, D.H. (Eds)
Cat No. : 59760, Published : 2024, Illustrations : 1150 col photos + b/w illus
Hardback £76.99
Unlike all other monographs on the Golden Eagle, each of which had a regional focus on the study area of the author, this book represents the most wide-ranging compilation of Golden Eagle research (more)
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by Aulagnier, S.; Haffner, P.; Mitchell-Jones, A.J.; Moutou, F.; Zima, J.
Cat No. : 60509, Published : 2025, Illustrations : 125+ col plates, 450 distribution maps; b/w anatomical diagrams
Paperback £24.00
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3rd edition. Fully revised and updated, this major work presents all of the mammal species of the Western Palearctic, serving as an excellent guide to the great wealth of mammalian fauna in this (more)
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by Grismer, L.
Cat No. : 61759, Published : 2024, Illustrations : 119 col photos, col illus
Paperback £23.95
Text English. Whether you are a scientist photographing a newly discovered species or a backpacker wanting to preserve a special moment of your trip, there are a few simple photographic principles - (more)
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by Lewington, R.
Cat No. : 60655, Published : JAN 2025, Illustrations : col illus + maps
Paperback £13.99
£16.99 (Save £3.00)
Featuring 130 of the most common and readily identifiable species, this illustrated pocket guide is the ideal companion for anyone interested in the naturally occurring spiders found in the British (more)
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by Heraty, J.; Woolley, J. (Eds)
Cat No. : 59359, Published : JAN 2025
Hardback £250.00
The superfamily Chalcidoidea (the jewel wasps) are part of the insect order Hymenoptera. The superfamily comprises more than 27,000 known species, with an estimated total diversity of more than (more)
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by Bocos Gonzalez, C.; Lowen, J.
Cat No. : 61599, Published : FEB 2025, Illustrations : col photos throughout
Paperback £15.99
£18.99 (Save £3.00)
The definitive photographic guide to the mammals of Spain, Portugal and the Balearic Islands. With rushing rivers, steep mountains, and a rich variety of forests, the Iberian Peninsula is home to a (more)
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by Garbutt, N.
Cat No. : 61725, Published : FEB 2025
Paperback £24.00
£30.00 (Save £6.00)
The most up-to-date and comprehensive photographic field guide to Madagascar’s mammals. The island of Madagascar is home to one of the most remarkable assemblages of mammals on earth, thanks to (more)
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by Shipman, J.
Cat No. : 60656, Published : FEB 2025, Illustrations : col photos, illus
Paperback £29.95
This book will help anyone understand the fun and adventures to be had working with these fascinating animals. Packed with insider information, it offers expert guidance on how to identify bats in (more)
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by Young, S.
Cat No. : 61728, Published : FEB 2025, Illustrations : col photos, col illus
Paperback £35.00
Cat No. : 61727, Published : FEB 2025, Illustrations : col photos, col illus
Hardback £65.00
Only a small proportion of our most interesting wildlife is observed by naturalists. This book describes how, with the use of well-developed and reliable technology, animals can be filmed in a (more)
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by National Garden Scheme
Cat No. : 61753, Published : FEB 2025, Illustrations : col photos, maps
Paperback £14.99
Foreword by Dame Mary Berry. Essential garden visiting guide to 3500 exceptional private gardens for the National Garden Scheme. Detailed descriptions of every garden, stunning photos, maps and (more)
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by Duff, A.G.
Cat No. : 27107, Published : 2024, Illustrations : 60 col plates (360 photos), b/w photos, b/w line drawings
Hardback £119.00
This volume covers the very large family Staphylinidae or rove beetles. An extended Preface provides information on finding rove beetles, collecting equipment, identification tips, rove beetle (more)
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by Ball, S.; Morris, R.
Cat No. : 51408, Published : 2024, Illustrations : 660 col photos, 53 tables 162 maps
Paperback £17.95
£25.00 (Save £7.05)
3rd fully revised and updated edition. A new, improved and updated edition of the bestselling photographic guide Britain's Hoverflies is a beautifully illustrated photographic field guide to the (more)
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by Marren, P.
Cat No. : 59738, Published : NOV 2024, Illustrations : 300 col photos
Hardback £32.00
£40.00 (Save £8.00)
A beautifully written and illustrated account of the threatened plant species that inhabit the British Isles. Britain and Ireland are home to around 300 species of rare flowering plants, and many (more)
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by Lam, E.
Cat No. : 59734, Published : 2024, Illustrations : 1850+ col illus
Paperback £22.50
£30.00 (Save £7.50)
A comprehensive, fully illustrated guide to every dragonfly species found in North America. Dragonflies are large and beautiful insects, diverse in color and pattern. This premier field guide (more)
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