1.

Record Nr.

UNINA9910457758603321

Autore

Jobling James A

Titolo

The Helm dictionary of scientific bird names [[electronic resource] ] : from aalge to zusii / / James A. Jobling

Pubbl/distr/stampa

London, : Christopher Helm, 2010

ISBN

9786612723827

1-4081-3326-1

1-282-72382-0

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (433 p.)

Disciplina

598.014

Soggetti

Birds

Birds - Latin (Medieval and modern)

Electronic books.

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references (p. 415-432).

Nota di contenuto

Cover; Contents; Acknowledgements; Introduction; Standard abbreviations and symbols; Conventions; How to use this dictionary; Glossary; The Dictionary; Bibliography

Sommario/riassunto

Many scientific bird names describe a bird's habits, habitat,distribution or a plumage feature, while others are named after theirdiscoverers or in honour of prominent ornithologists. Thisextraordinary work of reference lists the generic and specific name foralmost every species of bird in the world and gives its meaning andderivation. In the case of eponyms brief biographical details areprovided for each of the personalities commemorated in the scientificnames. This fascinating book is an outstanding source of informationwhich will both educate and inform, and may even help to understandbirds



2.

Record Nr.

UNINA9910711629403321

Titolo

Quarterly climate impacts and outlook Midwest region

Pubbl/distr/stampa

[Silver Spring, Md.] : , : U.S. Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, , 2014-

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (volumes)

Soggetti

Climatic changes - Middle West

Middle West Climate Forecasting Periodicals

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Periodico

3.

Record Nr.

UNISA996395018503316

Autore

H. K (Henry Keepe), <1652-1688.>

Titolo

Monumenta Westmonasteriensia, or, An historical account of the original, increase, and present state of St. Peter's, or the Abby Church of Westminster [[electronic resource] ] : with all the epitaphs, inscriptions, coats of arms, and atchievements of honour belonging to the tombs and grave-stones : together with the monuments themselves faithfully described and set forth / / by H.K. of the Inner-Temple, Gent., MDCLXXXI

Pubbl/distr/stampa

London, : Printed for C. Wilkinson and T. Dring ..., 1682

Descrizione fisica

[16], 368 p

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

"Epistle dedicatory" signed: Henry Keepe.

Beginning pages are tightly bound in filmed copy. Beginning-p. 31 photographed from Bodleian Library copy and inserted at the end.

Marginal notes.

Reproduction of original in British Library.



Sommario/riassunto

eebo-0018