Helm Dictionary of Scientific Bird Names
Helm Dictionary of Scientific Bird Names

Author: James A. Jobling

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing

Published: 2010-06-30

Total Pages: 433

ISBN-13: 1408133261

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A comprehensive dictionary of the meaning and derivation of scientific bird names. Many scientific bird names describe a bird's habits, habitat, distribution or a plumage feature, while others are named after their discoverers or in honour of prominent ornithologists. This extraordinary work of reference lists the generic and specific name for almost every species of bird in the world and gives its meaning and derivation. In the case of eponyms brief biographical details are provided for each of the personalities commemorated in the scientific names. This fascinating book is an outstanding source of information which will both educate and inform, and may even help to understand birds better.

RCP 9: Simples and Rarities Suitable and Honourable to the College
RCP 9: Simples and Rarities Suitable and Honourable to the College

Author: Alastair Compston

Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group

Published: 2018-06-28

Total Pages: 204

ISBN-13: 1408706393

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The Royal College of Physicians celebrates its 500th anniversary in 2018, and to observe this landmark is publishing this series of ten books. Each of the books focuses on fifty themed elements that have contributed to making the RCP what it is today, together adding up to 500 reflections on 500 years. Some of the people, ideas, objects and manuscripts featured are directly connected to the College, while others have had an influence that can still be felt in its work. This, the ninth book in the series looks at the libraries and archive of the Royal College.

Catalogue
Catalogue

Author: Dulau & Co., ltd., Booksellers, London

Publisher:

Published: 1924

Total Pages: 928

ISBN-13:

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