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Dragonflies and Damselflies of the West (PDF)
by Dennis PaulsonDragonflies and Damselflies of the West is the first fully illustrated field guide to all 348 species of dragonflies and damselflies in western North America. Dragonflies and damselflies are large, stunningly beautiful insects, as readily observable as birds and butterflies. This unique guide makes identifying them easy--its compact size and user-friendly design make it the only guide you need in the field. Every species is generously illustrated with full-color photographs and a distribution map, and structural features are illustrated where they aid in-hand identification. Detailed species accounts include information on size, distribution, flight season, similar species, habitat, and natural history. Dennis Paulson's introduction provides an essential primer on the biology, natural history, and conservation of these important and fascinating insects, along with helpful tips on how to observe and photograph them. Dragonflies and Damselflies of the West is the field guide naturalists, conservationists, and dragonfly enthusiasts have been waiting for. Covers all 348 western species in detail Features a wealth of color photographs Provides a color distribution map for every species Includes helpful identification tips Serves as an essential introduction to dragonflies and their natural history
Dragonflies of North America (Princeton Field Guides)
by Ed LamA comprehensive, fully illustrated guide to every dragonfly species found in North AmericaDragonflies are large and beautiful insects, diverse in color and pattern. This premier field guide provides all the information you need to identify every male and female dragonfly found in North America, whether in the field, in the hand, or under the microscope. The extensive illustrations are the heart of the book. Close-up color portraits of each species, often several times life size, show the best possible specimens for close examination. Each sex is depicted using multiple images, with postures and viewpoints consistently maintained to aid comparison. Dragonflies of North America is the ultimate guide to these extraordinary insects.Covers all 329 North American species, including distinctive subspecies and variationsFeatures nearly 1,900 highly detailed paintings and drawings, providing clarity and consistency that photographs cannot matchIllustrates each species with multiple views for easy identification and comparisonGives an invaluable introduction to dragonfly anatomy, behavior, and life cycleOffers additional guidance for the most challenging species that defy field identification, highlighting anatomical characteristics to aid identification in the handIncludes a distribution map for every species
Dragonflies through Binoculars: A Field Guide to Dragonflies of North America (Butterflies Through Binoculars)
by Sidney W. DunkleDragonfly watching is fast becoming an enjoyable and exciting hobby for many of those who love butterfly watching. This book picks up on that trend and brings it to the reader in an attractive and accessible format. A new addition to Oxford's acclaimed Butterflies through Binoculars series of field guides, Dragonflies through Binoculars allows for quick and easy identification of all the 300-plus species of dragonflies that have been found in the United States and Canada. In these well-illustrated pages, Sidney W. Dunkle answers any query the beginner or expert might have on the subject of dragonfly-watching on this continent--what kind of binoculars to buy, where to start looking for dragonflies, how to photograph these striking creatures, which clubs or societies to join, and so forth. Other important features for this handy field guide include detailed accounts of every species mentioned, useful information on habitats, explanations of mating rituals, full-color photographs of most of the species described, and range maps.
Dragonflight: In Search of Britain's Dragonflies and Damselflies
by Ms Marianne TaylorThis book is an account of two years spent getting to know Britain's most dazzling and enigmatic insects - the dragonflies and damselflies. The quest to find, photograph, watch and learn about dragons and damsels took the author on a tour of diverse and lovely wetlands up and down Britain, from the rugged wild peat bogs of north-west Scotland to the languid meanders of the Oxfordshire Thames. The account describes close encounters with the dragons and damsels themselves, set against backdrops of rich and vital habitats teeming with a range of other wildlife. It is also packed with background detail on dragonfly and damselfly natural history, and wetland ecology in general. The text is enlivened with line drawings and a section of colour photographs.
The Dragonfly Diaries: The Unlikely Story of Europe's First Dragonfly Sanctuary
by Ruary Mackenzie DoddsBritain is home to some forty species of dragonfly, and public interest in their plight is high right now thanks to their primeval beauty, aerobatic grace and a growing realisation of their importance for water eco-systems. In 'The Dragonfly Diaries', Ruary Mackenzie Dodds shares his quirky fascination for these remarkable creatures over the 25 years he has been photographing and working with them. Combining fascinating description of the lives of dragonflies, with a diary chronicling the ups and downs of establishing Britain's first public dragonfly sanctuary, 'The Dragonfly Diaries' is a must for nature buffs and for anyone who wants to be inspired by the resolve and dedication of a man on a mission to save these critically important insects.
Dragonfly Genera of the New World: An Illustrated and Annotated Key to the Anisoptera
by Rosser W. Garrison Natalia Ellenrieder Jerry A. LoutonDragonfly Genera of the New World is a beautifully illustrated and comprehensive guide to the taxonomy and ecology of dragonflies in North, Middle, and South America. A reference of the highest quality, this book reveals the striking beauty and complexity of this diverse order.Although Odonata—dragonflies and damselflies—are among the most studied groups of insects, until now there has been no reliable means to identify the New World genera of either group. This volume provides fully illustrated and up-to-date keys for all dragonfly genera with descriptive text for each genus, accompanied by distribution maps and 1,595 diagnostic illustrations, including wing patterns and characteristics of the genitalia.For entomologists, limnologists, and ecologists, Dragonfly Genera of the New World is an indispensable resource for field identification and laboratory research.
Dragonfly (Large Print)
This page shows a dragonfly seen from above and facing the top of the page. There is a locator dot shown, which will be at the top left of the page when the image is the right way up. Just down the page, there is a silhouette of the dragonfly at approximately real size. In the centre of the page is the dragonfly's head with two antenna (feelers) and two eyes. Down the page is the thorax with three legs and a pair of wings to either side. The wings have a delicate pattern of veins on them. At the bottom of the page is the dragonfly's abdomen, which is divided into segments.
Dragonfly Nymphs of North America: An Identification Guide
by Kenneth J. TennessenThis monograph is the first of its kind devoted entirely to the dragonfly nymphs of North America north of Mexico, the focus being accurate identification of the 330 species of Anisoptera that occur in the region. Nymphal external morphology is described and illustrated in detail, and all terms needed to navigate the dichotomous keys are defined. Species are tabulated with references that provide the most detailed, accurate descriptions for each; species that are inadequately described are so indicated. The key separating the seven families in the region contains several new characters. The families are then covered separately: Aeshnidae (13 genera), Gomphidae (17 genera), Petaluridae (2 genera), Cordulegastridae (2 genera), Macromiidae (2 genera), Corduliidae (7 genera), and Libellulidae (29 genera). Each family is further characterized, followed by a generic key. A drawing of the habitus and diagnostic details for each genus are provided, along with additional diagnostic remarks and notes on habitat and life cycle; for each genus, a map shows its geographic distribution in North America. Full-grown nymphs of all known species of each genus are keyed and diagnosed; characters that apply to earlier instars are noted. Morphological variation in character states was analyzed in order to assess the reliability of previously utilized characters and to discover new characters. Most of the characters used to distinguish all levels of taxa are illustrated; a total of 702 figures, comprising 1,800 original drawings, along with selected photographs where necessary for clarity, accompany the keys. Measurements of total length, head width, and other variables for each species are provided in tables. Difficulties with past keys and descriptions, including errors, omissions and other shortcomings, are addressed. The importance of nymph characters in helping solve generic and specific distinctions and their role in phylogenetic studies is emphasized. Methods for collecting, rearing, and preserving dragonfly nymphs and exuviae are presented. The final chapter discusses research opportunities on North American Anisoptera nymphs, including taxonomic needs, studies on structure and function, life history and microhabitat, water quality indices and conservation efforts. The habitus drawings of all genera are arranged according to family in five plates (Appendix I); although the book is intended as a lab manual, these plates conveniently allow for comparison based on nymph shape making field identification to genus possible in many cases. Appendix II contains a brief history of dragonfly nymph studies in North America. A glossary and an index to scientific names are included.
The Dragonfly Nymphs of Thailand (Odonata (Odonata (Odonata (Odonata: Anisoptera): An Identification Guide to Families and Genera
by Rodolfo Novelo-Gutiérrez Robert W. SitesThis unique work is the first reference that provides detailed descriptions of the fully developed larvae of the Odonata suborder Anisoptera, including keys to families and genera, high resolution photographs, distribution maps, and an up-dated list of the dragonfly species from Thailand. Also, because the adults are so well known in this country, this book will provide completion to our understanding of the life cycle of an entire fauna. Through the six chapters of this book, the reader will find an introduction with generalities of the order Odonata, a description of the morphology of a dragonfly larva with emphasis in the structures used in the keys, a brief description of Thailand’s geography, relief, hydrology, climate, precipitation, agriculture, history, and faunal studies, and detailed descriptions of each of the 82 genera of Anisoptera of Thailand whose larvae are known. This book will have broad appeal in the large community of odonatists around the world and for the aquaticentomologists, ecologists, and conservationists interested in the Southeast Asian fauna in general.
Dragonfly (UEB Contracted)
This page shows a dragonfly seen from above and facing the top of the page. There is a locator dot shown, which will be at the top left of the page when the image is the right way up. Just down the page, there is a silhouette of the dragonfly at approximately real size. In the centre of the page is the dragonfly's head with two antenna (feelers) and two eyes. Down the page is the thorax with three legs and a pair of wings to either side. The wings have a delicate pattern of veins on them. At the bottom of the page is the dragonfly's abdomen, which is divided into segments.
Dragonfly (UEB uncontracted)
This page shows a dragonfly seen from above and facing the top of the page. There is a locator dot shown, which will be at the top left of the page when the image is the right way up. Just down the page, there is a silhouette of the dragonfly at approximately real size. In the centre of the page is the dragonfly's head with two antenna (feelers) and two eyes. Down the page is the thorax with three legs and a pair of wings to either side. The wings have a delicate pattern of veins on them. At the bottom of the page is the dragonfly's abdomen, which is divided into segments.
Dragonsbane (Winterlands #1)
by Barbara HamblyA rich and breath-taking fantasy classic full of whirlwind adventure, magic and dragons – Dragonsbane is the first book in Barbara Hambly’s landmark epic quartet, The Winterlands.
Dragonshadow (Winterlands #2)
by Barbara HamblyDragonshadow is book two in the breath-taking The Winterlands – an epic, classic fantasy quartet full of whirlwind adventure, magic and dragons.
Dragonstar (Winterlands #4)
by Barbara HamblyThe thundering conclusion to Barbara Hambly’s landmark quartet, The Winterlands, Dragonstar is a riot of magic, demons and dragons that will stay with you long after you turn the final page.
A Drake at the Door: Tales from a Cornish Flower Farm (Minack Chronicles #3)
by Derek TangyeThe third title in the Minack Chronicles, which tell the story of how Derek and his wife Jeannie left behind their London home to establish a flower farm on the coast of Cornwall. This book takes a closer look at some of the animals who shared the Tangye's home and surroundings, especially Boris, the Muscovy duck.
The Drake Equation
by Bart KingNoah Grow is a bird-watcher. If you're picturing some kid in a big floppy hat, peering up into trees through giant binoculars . . . well, good job. That's exactly what he does. Right now, Noah is on a quest to find a wood duck. According to his calculations, aka the Drake Equation, the odds are good -- really good -- for spotting one. That's why he gets off the bus at the wrong stop. And that's how he ends up running down a hill, crashing into a fence, and landing right next to a strange, glittery disk. Noah and his best friends, Jason and Jenny, soon discover that the mysterious disk is, well, mysterious. It gives Noah peculiar powers. As things go from odd to outrageous, Noah is swept up in a storm of intergalactic intrigue and middle-school mayhem. There's much more at stake than Noah realizes. Bart King delivers a hilarious sci-fi adventure with just the right mix of heart and humor that will have readers looking out for birds-and strange alien objects.
The Drama Llama: A story about soothing anxiety
by Rachel MorrisroeOne day a WORRY comes to stay and simply will not go away!"Whenever he was worried or whenever there was drama,Alex Allen's brain produced . . .A living breathing Llama!"Alex Allen, like lots of children, sometimes worried about things - like dancing badly or getting an answer wrong in class. But unlike lots of children, every time he worries a real-life llama appears! And the more Alex worries, the bigger Llama grows... which starts getting him into all sorts of trouble!Will Alex ever learn how to control his worries and get rid of this pesky llama?This hilarious yet heartwarming rhyming tale from incredible new picture book talent Rachel Morrisroe and bestselling illustrator Ella Okstad offers practical advice about dealing with worry whilst taking you along on the wonderfully riotous adventures of Alex and his mischievous llama.
Dramas of a Teenage Heiress (Hotel Royale #2)
by Katy BirchallThe next book in a brand new, laugh-out-loud series from rising star Katy Birchall, author of the much-loved It Girl series. Perfect for readers of 10+ and fans of Geek Girl, Super Awkward and Jenny MacLachlan.
Draw Birds (Draw Books)
by David BrownThese instructional drawing books have a highly visual and practical approach. With the aid of step-by-step drawings, the authors - all professional artists or teachers - explain clearly and concisely how to use pencil, pen and ink, Conté and charcoal.Theseries covers a comprehensive range of popular subjects and each titlecontains sections on materials, composition, perspective and differentdrawing techniques - both traditional and innovative.
Draw Cats in 15 Minutes: Create a pet portrait with only pencil & paper (Draw in 15 Minutes #5)
by Jake SpicerWith their luxurious fur and distinctive markings, you might think that drawing cats is an impossible challenge. Not so! Professional art tutor Jake Spicer's unique guide will have you sketching your favourite feline in next to no time.Easy-to-follow tutorials take you from learning the basic techniques every artist needs to know to capturing the unique qualities that characterise your cat-including anatomy, details and expression. With its friendly approach and beautifully illustrated lessons, this book ensures that anyone who's ever wanted to draw a cat will soon be able to.
Draw Dogs in 15 Minutes: Create a Pet Portrait With Only Pencil and Paper (Draw in 15 Minutes #6)
by Jake SpicerDrawing on his many years of teaching experience, Jake Spicer's Draw in 15 Minutes series is perfect for the complete beginner or amateur draughtsman wanting to take their drawing further. With the thoughtfully constructed and beautifully illustrated tutorials in this book, you'll progress from sketching the basic outline of your furry friend, through understanding how to approach daunting subjects like fur and anatomy, to adding the details that make each breed and individual dog unique. One step at a time you'll see your drawing skills improve, and by the end of the book you'll be achieving incredible likenesses - in just 15 minutes!
Draw Horses (Draw Books)
by David BrownThese instructional drawing books have a highly visual and practicalapproach. With the aid of step-by-step drawings, the authors - allprofessional artists or teachers - explain clearly and concisely how to use pencil, pen and ink, Conté and charcoal.Theseries covers a comprehensive range of popular subjects and each titlecontains sections on materials, composition, perspective and differentdrawing techinques - both traditional and innovative.
Draw Nature (Draw Books)
by Moira HuntlyThese instructional drawing books have a highly visual and practical approach. With the aid of step-by-step drawings, the authors - all professional artists or teachers - explain clearly and concisely how to use pencil, pen and ink, Conte and charcoal. The series covers a comprehensive range of popular subjects and each title contains sections on materials, composition, perspective and different drawing techniques - both traditional and innovative.
Draw Trees (Draw Books)
by Norman BattershillThis is a basic instructional guide to drawing trees. With the aid of step-by-step drawings the author explains clearly and concisely how to use pencil, pen and ink, Conte and charcoal to achieve successful drawings of trees.
Drawing and Painting Fungi: An Artists Guide to Finding and Illustrating Mushrooms and Lichens
by Claire Kathleen WardThis comprehensive book delves into the magical and secretive world of fungi and lichens. It includes a thorough guide to the safe collection and identification of wild specimens and explains how to draw and paint them in the field and the studio, in sketchbooks and finished artworks with line, form, texture, tone, colour and composition all in mind. With over 350 illustrations, this book is an essential companion for mycophiles, artists, illustrators and journallers, as well as all those who love nature.