Bøger af James Wiley

The essential guide to the living wonders of the Caribbean islandsThis is the first comprehensive illustrated guide to the natural world of the Caribbean islands. It contains 600 vivid color images featuring 451 species of plants, birds, mammals, fish, seashells, and much more. While the guide primarily looks at the most conspicuous and widespread species among the islands, it also includes rarely seen creatures-such as the Rhinoceros Iguana and Cuban Solenodon-giving readers a special sense of the region's diverse wildlife.Each species is represented by one or more color photos or illustrations; details regarding its identification, status, and distribution; and interesting aspects of its life history or relationship to humans. In addition, an introductory section focuses on the unique characteristics of the Caribbean's fauna and flora, the threats faced by both, and some of the steps being taken to sustain the area's extraordinary natural heritage.Wildlife of the Caribbean is the essential field guide for learning about the living wonders in this area of the world.The only guide of its kind for the Caribbean islands600 detailed color images feature 451 amazing speciesStraightforward descriptions suitable for general audienceCompact size makes the guide easy to carry

An original interpretation of Hume's philosophy as centered on the relationship between theory and practice. The author argues that Hume's Essays and History represent a humanist practical philosophy derived from the speculative philosophy of A Treatise of Human Nature and the Enquiries .

A field guide to the birds of the West Indies, it covers 564 bird species known to occur in the region. It features various species, each represented by a description that includes identification field marks, local names, status, habitat, voice, range, and comments about the bird. It is intended for local residents as well as vacationing tourists.

The banana is the world's most important fresh fruit commodity. Little more than a century old, the global banana industry began in the late 1880s. The Banana demystifies the banana trade and its path toward globalization. It reviews interregional relationships in the industry and the changing institutional framework governing global trade and assesses the roles of major players.