An interview with author Alice Bell
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Our Biggest Experiment: A History of the Climate Crisis - In stock now
In Our Biggest Experiment, Alice Bell takes us back to explore the earliest signs and causes of climate change in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, to the advancing realisation that global warming was a significant problem in the 1950s and right up to today, where we have seen the growth of the environmental movement, climate scepticism and political responses like the UN climate talks.
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Dr Alice Bell is a journalist and historian of science. Alice was a lecturer in science communication at Imperial College for several years, and was also a key contributor to the International Council for Science's blog on climate policy in the run-up to the UN Paris talks. Alice kindly agreed to answer some of our questions about this important new book.
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Beaver Trust: Q&A with Eva Bishop
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Eva Bishop, Communications Director for Beaver Trust, recently took the time to talk to us about the important work the charity is doing to help communities welcome beavers back to Britain.
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This month, browse our newly cataloged books in Leon's bookshelf and in Luanne's kit bag explore our comprehensive selection of field study essentials, including WeatherWriters, headtorches, hand-held counters and animal handling gloves.
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Freshwater Snails of Britain and Ireland
Due July 2021 - Available to pre-order
This guide will aid the identification and recording of over 50 species of freshwater snails (gastropod molluscs) found in Britain and Ireland. It includes species found in ponds, rivers, streams, canals, brackish water and the margins of saltmarsh and lagoons. Updated names are used to reflect recent taxonomic research, and new maps are used to show the changing distribution of many species. Sections on field survey and conservation, drawing on many years experience, are included.
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Magenta Bat 4 Bat Detector
Now back in stock
The Magenta Bat 4 is a Superheterodyne Bat Detector developed from years of feedback by users of earlier models. It has an illuminated, large diameter frequency dial which, combined with the edgewise volume and frequency controls, provides easy one-handed operation. Simply turn the dial to the frequency that you wish to be tuned to then listen to the bat calls through the speaker or headphones.
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NHBS publisher of the month - Field Studies Council
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The Field Studies Council has been demystifying Britain’s natural environment for 70 years and its publications have always played a vital part in nature education and conservation. Three generations of wildlife enthusiasts and conservation professionals have learned about the UK’s plants and animals on Field Studies Council courses, and honed their skills with Field Studies Council publications.
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